Description
Book SynopsisPeri-urban landscapes are some of the world’;s most vulnerable areas. Although they are often thought of simply as land awaiting development, these landscapes retain important natural resources.
The Future of the Fringe explores the history of peri-urban areas, peri-urban policy and practice, and related concepts.
Trade Review"Urban ecologists will find this book useful in planning research relevant to the peri-urban landscape. It presents a review of the international and Australian literature about policy, planning and risks (to humans), as well as the history of green belts." -- Ian Abbott * Pacific Conservation Biology 26(3) *
"This book is a useful resource for understanding the process of land-use transition, particularly within Australia. I would recommend it to a cross-disciplinary audience and those working at the fringe of a growing metropolitan neighbour" -- Anna McKinlay * Australasian Journal of Environmental Management *
